Senior Consultant - Financial Analyst

Berry Dunn is seeking a
Senior Consultant with expertise in municipal financial analysis to join its
Parks, Recreation, and Libraries (PRL) Practice. This role will support a growing portfolio of financial services work that includes standalone financial studies, cost-of-service and cost recovery analyses, fee studies, financial sustainability assessments, and integrated financial planning components within broader parks, recreation, library, and local government consulting engagements. The Senior Consultant will serve as a lead analyst on complex projects, helping clients evaluate financial performance, develop data-driven strategies, and make informed decisions regarding service delivery, funding, and long-term sustainability.

Working closely with PRL's financial services and library practice leaders, this individual will contribute to project delivery, methodology development, and knowledge sharing while building expertise in Berry Dunn's consulting approaches and tools. Over time, the position offers a pathway to managing and leading independent financial consulting engagements, supporting business development, and helping expand Berry Dunn's municipal financial advisory capabilities. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong financial and analytical skills with a passion for helping local governments solve complex operational and financial challenges.
Travel Expectations
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Travel to client sites can reach up to 50% in a year.

• Conduct municipal financial analyses related to fees, charges, cost recovery, cost of service, financial sustainability, and long-range financial planning.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, benchmarking analyses, and data-driven recommendations for local government clients.
• Analyze operational, financial, and demographic data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and strategic alternatives.
• Serve as the lead analyst on consulting engagements supporting parks and recreation agencies, library systems, and other municipal departments.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and client-ready reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Translate complex financial and technical information into practical recommendations for executives, department leaders, governing boards, and elected officials.
• Support economic impact analysis and contribute to the expansion of related advisory services.
• Participate in client interviews, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and presentations.
• Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts to integrate financial analysis into broader organizational, operational, strategic, and master planning initiatives.
• Apply and continuously improve Berry Dunn's financial methodologies, analytical tools, and consulting practices.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control efforts to help ensure accuracy, consistency, and excellence in project deliverables.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and serve as a valued advisor throughout project engagements.
• Support proposal development, business development activities, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of internal financial analysis capabilities across the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Practice.
• Progressively assume responsibility for managing and leading standalone financial consulting projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of professional experience in municipal finance, local government consulting, public-sector budgeting, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial analyses and developing recommendations for local government organizations.
• Experi…